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Before installation, an electrician should assess the property's electrical supply, available capacity, existing electrical installation, cable route and proposed charger location. The manufacturer's specific installation requirements should also be checked.

Yes. A 7.4kW EV charger is commonly installed on a single-phase domestic electrical supply in the UK. The property's available electrical capacity and existing installation should be assessed to ensure they are suitable.

EV charging installations require appropriate electrical protection in accordance with current regulations and the charger's installation requirements. The exact protection required will depend on the charger and characteristics of the installation.

The cable size required depends on factors such as installation method, cable length, current-carrying capacity and voltage drop. Cable sizing should therefore be calculated for the individual installation.

Yes. Suitable EV chargers can be installed outdoors, provided the installation location and environmental conditions meet the manufacturer's requirements.

Yes. EV chargers can be installed in suitable garages, provided the location meets the manufacturer's requirements and there is appropriate access to the vehicle and electrical supply.

Yes. EV chargers can be installed at workplaces, offices, car parks and other commercial locations. The appropriate charger and installation requirements will depend on the site and its intended usage.

Yes. Multiple chargers can be installed at suitable commercial sites. The electrical supply, expected charging demand, cable infrastructure and overall site requirements should be considered when planning the installation.

Yes. EV chargers can be installed at workplaces to provide charging for employees, visitors or business vehicles. The most suitable charging solution will depend on the number of vehicles, expected usage and available electrical infrastructure.

Yes. EV chargers can be installed at properties with solar PV systems. Depending on the charger and overall installation, customers may be able to use solar-generated electricity to help charge their vehicle.

EV charger installations must comply with applicable UK electrical regulations and standards, including BS 7671 and relevant requirements for electric vehicle charging installations. Installers should also follow the manufacturer's installation instructions.

FastAmps EV chargers are designed to work with a wide range of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids. Compatibility depends on the vehicle's charging connection and the specific charger configuration.

Yes. FastAmps offers charging solutions with different configurations, allowing installers to select an appropriate option based on the customer's vehicle, installation and requirements.

The Alpha7 can be used in suitable commercial environments, depending on the site's electrical infrastructure and intended charging requirements. Installers should assess the site before specifying the charger.

Yes. The Alpha7 can be installed in suitable outdoor locations, subject to the manufacturer's environmental and installation requirements.

The Alpha7 comes with a 3-year warranty, providing additional peace of mind for installers and their customers.

Installers should refer to the Alpha7's technical documentation and installation guidance for detailed information required to specify and install the charger correctly.

The Alpha7 needs to be permanently connected to a regular 230V RCD protected supply.  It can be fitted indoors or outdoors, surface or post mounted, and must be fitted at a height of between 0.9 and 1.5m from the ground.  There are no access restrictions.  No WiFi signal or network connection is needed, although a WiFi signal or an EtherNet cable will be needed if you want to access your charger remotely.  The Alpha7 is suitable for private domestic and private workplace locations.  

The Alpha7 has been designed with the installer in mind.  The box insert contains a helpful template to aid in marking out the 4 stainless steel mounting screws (supplied).  High-quality DeWalt fixing plugs are also included.  The supply cable can be fitted from any direction.  Extra finger space in the terminal chamber and extra-large terminal apertures will ease installation.  Simple DIP-switch selection configures the output current limit, dynamic load-balancing option, and load sharing.  You’ll be done in no time!

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The Alpha7 has built-in PEN ground-fault protection in accordance with the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations, section 722.411.4.1 iv.  An integral 30mA AC and 6mA DC earth leakage protection device is also included.  An earth rod or an expensive external PME PEN fault protection device is not required.

Installers should consider the main incomer fuse rating, the existing installed load, and whether the addition of an EV charger will likely lead to overloading.  The Alpha7 dynamic load monitoring kit is an easy and inexpensive solution to ensure safe and reliable installations.  Don't forget to select one on your order!

No: differing cable size requirements and a variety of possible cable entry points would mean that we would inevitably supply you product with the wrong size of gland in the wrong place.  The Alpha7 housing helpfully has a number of "dimples" in useful places for correct gland placement, depending on cable configuration.  We do provide a gland with the CT coil which is used for Dynamic Load balancing or for Solar integration.

The mounting dimensions for Alpha7 EV charger are simple and straightforward: 4 off holes in a rectangle 215 by 95mm.  High quality stainless steel screws and DeWalt wall plugs are supplied with the Alpha7.  The drill size for the wall plugs supplied is 8mm, drill depth of at least 40mm.

Alternatively you may wish to consider the FastAmps Alpha7 EV charger mounting post: see the Shop for details.

It’s not easy installing: we know that.  We have several innovations that make your life as an installer easier.  

• You can easily remove the front of the charger by unclipping the ribbon cable: making cable access and mounting easier: simply reclip the ribbon when you are done.
• The box has a handy mounting template, doubling up as the insert, so that you know where to mark your holes for drilling.
• We provide you with a T20 security bit in every charger, so that you don’t have to go looking for one in your toolbox.
• Quality stainless screws and fixings mean that you have what’s needed to fit the charger.
• A variety of dimples on the bottom of the charger give you somewhere to aim for when cutting the cable-holes.  It means you know that your glands will be centred when you fit them, even up to 32mm glands.
• Bottom, side, and rear gland mounting options: whatever the situation you know that you will be able to provide a tidy cable option for the customer.
• Plenty of length in the terminal chamber means that you can even fit 16mm SWA if you need to.
• Oversized wiring terminals mean that you can always fit your cables in.
• The BlueTooth® passcode for access to the app is in four places: on the user manual, on the cardboard box, on your delivery paperwork, as well as inside the charger.  It makes it easier to find it when you need to.
• Simple BlueTooth® commissioning via the FastAmps app on your phone means that you don’t have to find the WiFi unless the customer needs it: how often have you had a customer that doesn’t know what their WiFi password is?
• A simple app-based solution to enable dynamic load balancing.
• UK based technical help, from people that have first-hand experience, and who actually answer the phone.  No tickets or “we’ll ring you later” here: immediate help is on hand if you need it.

Try FastAmps out today to see how easy EV charger installation and commissioning can be!

Yes.  Contact us if you re regularly buying Alpha7 chargers or if you need larger quantities: we would love to meet up with you.

FastAmps are happy to arrange accounts and terms for regular customers.  Contact us for more information.

Type1 and type2 connectors are lower power, AC charging, connectors that you are likely to use at home.  Type 1 connectors are no longer fitted to vehicles and are only found on older cars (pre-2014) that were typically imported from Japan and Korea (eg Nissan Leaf, Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, and Kia Soul).  All cars now sold in the UK have a type2 connector fitted.

CCS2 and Chademo are high power, DC charging, connectors that you will find attached to rapid charging stations.  Chademo connectors are no longer fitted to vehicles and are only found on older cars (pre-2014) that were typically imported from Japan (eg Nissan Leaf, Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, and Kia Soul).  Chademo connectors are limited to 50kW.  All cars now sold in the UK have a CCS2 connector fitted.

Here's a picture of what the different connectors look like: